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Vision
Statement
For Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church
Overview: Vision Description:
2015 finds Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church (BMPC) as a “Church
Alive.” It is an ever-growing church, expanding in its reach into
the minds and hearts of its family of members,
widening its impact on the local and global communities, and
deepening its development of faith among its members. Members of
all ages and stages of life look to the church for encouragement and
support.
All of us -- adults, youth,
and children -- are generous through
the work of the church, are active participants in the life of the
church, and are committed to individual and collective pursuits of
Christian understanding. Worship remains the cornerstone of
Brownson’s existence, is steadfast in its reformed traditions and
roots, and is continuously reinventing itself in form and delivery
to meet the changes of the times and members.
Brownson Church in 2015 is
very much a contemporary church in that members find in this church
community worship, learning, fellowship, and faith development that
has a clear and strong impact on the way in which they view their
lives and the world around them, and on the way in which they lead
their lives.
Brownson Church in 2015 is
also very much a traditional church in that its members hold true to
beliefs that have been at the core of Christian faith for two
thousand years:
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The head of the Church
is Jesus Christ. (The Book of Order)
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Our chief end in life is
to glorify God and enjoy God forever. (Westminster Shorter
Catechism)
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The two greatest
commandments are to love God and to love neighbor. (Matthew
22:37-39)
Brownson members seek to
live and witness in the church and in
the world as called by God, clothed in compassion, kindness,
humility, meekness, patience, and love. (Colossians 3:12,14)
(Session adopted
11/20/05)
Throughout this Vision Statement, the term “members” is an inclusive
term meaning all attendees, all who are associated with Brownson;
not just “confirmed members.”
Vision
Guideposts
To support the
Brownson Actionable Vision Statement, guideposts were
developed which reflect the common themes that emerged
throughout the 2005 Long Range Planning process.
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Brownson
Church challenges its members to develop a deeper
personal faith.
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Brownson
Church members act on a strong commitment to lead,
support, and participate in Christian outreach and
mission locally and worldwide.
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Brownson
Church believes that raising our children and youth as
children of God is the responsibility of every member of
the congregation.
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Brownson
Church engages all members, at every age and stage, in
active and meaningful education, with a high level of
membership participation.
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Brownson
Church embraces membership growth and supports and
encourages active participation by members.
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Brownson
Church preserves, educates, and shares its Reformed
tradition and identity while honoring openness in our
expression.
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Brownson
Church fosters ministry through music and the arts as an
integral and important expression of faith.
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Brownson
Church is a spiritually nurturing and caring
congregation.
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Brownson
Church embraces the need for fiscal integrity in all of
its operations.
(Session adopted 11/20/05 and
amended [last Guidepost added] 9/10/06)
Throughout these Vision Guideposts, the term “members” is an
inclusive term meaning all attendees, all who are associated
with Brownson; not just “confirmed members.”
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